New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-31
ADMIRAL LUCE AND THE FISHERMEN
EXPLAINING THEIR RIGHTS AND DUTIES.
CANADIAN OFFICERS sUcCINCr STATEMENT OF
WHAT TILE DOMINION INsIsIs ON.


WHAT THE DOMINION INSISTS ON.
HALIFAX, July 80 (Speciab.-When the American nsh-
ing feet sailed its regular summer cruise some weeks
ago. the at loss as to what to say to their
captains regard their visit the vicinity Of any OF
the Canadian ports All that could be said to keep
clear of Its harbors and not to attempt fishing within
three miles of shore Everything seemed to go along
smoothly for awhile, until all at once the
news Of the seizure OF the American schooner Hodg
by the Canadian cruiser Advance at shelburne 3D.
caused great deal OF excitement not only among Amor
leans, but also among Canadians. The Hodgson was
seized and fined i00 because she had been looking ae
two Of her crew who had been lost from the vessel IN
fog.
"what next" asked the American fishermen. "Have
the Canadians any right thisi How under
stand the awi What is the lawi" All these questions
were asked by Americans and in the hope Of getting
satisfactory answer your correspondent called upon
Admiral Stephen b. Luce, whose flagship. the Rich
mand. Is now In the harbor. Admiral Luce
has given great deal of his attention to
the fishery question: and 1t be his chief desire to
instruct American fishermen TO how to regard the
Canadian laws Admiral Luce said:
"Certainy there is doubt American fishermen
must regard the obligations OF the treaty OF
1918. Fishing within three miles or shore Is
strictly prohibited, and vessels are also not
allowed TO enter any or the Canadian harDors,
unless be for the purpose of obtaining COAL wood or
water or in they compelled to by stress OF
weather. II American vessels abide by this no harm
can befall them But as they violate any OF
those ORDERS they liable to seizure by the Canadian
cruisers, and they must not expect any protection from
our people. The moment American fisherman 10 CON-
peed for any OF the above to enter Canadian
harbor then bis duty repair at to the near
est custom house and report himself there also when
ever Is ready to leave again."
"Have you taken any measures in order to instruct
our fishermen as what they are TO do r asked The
TRIBUNE correspondent
"I have" said the Admiral the Gaeua and Ossipee
have been out among the American feet and have Wis
tied the fishermen In the Gulf OF St Lawrence, and the
corvette Yantc is there Ihave instructed the cap
tans OF those esses TO talk 10 fishermen. and eau
ton comply strictly with the requirements OF
Of the treaty inform them that thcT must not ex
pect any protection from II they choose to violate
Canadian custom laws tho requirements rs set forth
In the treaty."
The highest authority the Canadian side in regard
10 the difficult problem OF the fishery question Is Captain
Scott Royal Navy who has full charge OF tue fish
ing business. 10 him Admiral Luce went some days ago
and asked him number OF questions for the purpose OF
ascertainng his views OF the matter These questions
and answers Admiral has caused TO be printed and
each vessel OF war she the Banks and up
the Gulf st. Lawrence carries large supply OF copies
which are TO he given to the American fishermen Ihs
paper Is as follows:
engaged in asnng may replens their stock OF provisions
and q 50 name ,hsmI Not any eus 10 tho autumn
for home they arc psrmiitod such they
be in..t.i tha, every american Alderman ma,
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ca aptan viii enter and clear those thai apply.
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ssa ps1a ''i But ' .ssn %sdcs required
hSsreaa SsSsraeS can only enter cr either
posf S@ihs Sssa.-n Island. being excepted BY n:
dshsrnen at those Is and. ship nsh 10 bond 70
states in bond Amp men and parehas provisions
Under he arc ave ~ % mgaop @nsr ,S. Reflections
specned tho therefore cannos ship hsh In bond
Sgg&s The Go@nion aaiherizsa to epss, and
Thsy Collector OF Customs present soc
'I's m%Lip1x, 10 Az Il. g.. July 90. 1887.
A number OF the leading fishing merchants in Port.
land Me-. addressed letter TO Admiral Luce. begging
him to inform them what they could expect from the
Canadians In regard 10 the treaty oblisauons In
following letter. ineiosing copy OF the queries sub
rnitted by hiiu to Captain Scott and Captain SCOTS
answers thereto.
UNITED sTATEs FLAesnir RlcIM3Sp PIP, 26.EalEE 20 isIE
To the H.afng Merchants o. forflsnd' Ne
IN reply esteemed favor OF July 10
herewith series OF questions and
answers think fully tho ground on which yoG
informed state briefly Ia addition that tho
already decided that the presence ~ An
American fisherman inside tho three mile limit and not on
his way obtain necessary WOOD water, etars or
shelter Is prima face svdence OF his intention to voato
by fishing caused copies OF The -
closed paper tho vessel. Of hsh
Gulf Lawrence In order that hshrrmeu
operating In be fully Informed 10 their
pr yileges statutory restrictions Very respectfully
&. B LUCE.
Rear Admiral commanding Naval force on
North Atlantic station.